FROZEN Broadway Details Revealed!- Page 4

[disneybroadwayfan22]

Posted: 2/13/15 at 2:35pm

Now I have the time to talk (I was at rehearsal last night), let me just say: Why wouldn't Frozen be on Broadway? B&TB, Lion King, & Hunchback all had announced plans for Broadway (Berlin for Hunchback) a while after they were released to theaters. With the expectation of Hunchback, B&TB (which was the first animated movie to get nominated for an oscar for Best Picture) and Lion King had the exact audience response that Frozen is having: Nonstop raves, people singing the songs, little kids dressing up as the characters etc. (Except of course, a lot of people hate it, as well). Frozen is the first phenomenon that WDAS has since Lion King, so of course Disney is shoving it down our throats. They're finally getting the glory again.

I think Frozen will be a hit on Broadway, just because it's a Disney movie. People were very skeptical about Lion King, but they still saw it anyway just because it's Lion King. But, in order for it to be totally successful, Timbers (or whoever the director is) will need to be careful with the direction. The staging for Let It Go, Olaf, Elsa's powers etc. can look great with very cool effects or they could be another Little Mermaid & Tarzan and look really ridiculous. I can see the scene for In Summer & Marshmallow be totally silly if the direction is terrible.

I love Frozen, but hopefully they can take advantage of the show's running time and fix the problems of the movie. Let us get to know Elsa better and take out Oaken & the shop (They had ZERO point in the movie and I was bored when I first saw it) to give Elsa a scene for her to play in her castle, so we can get to know her better. Give the Duke an actual reason to be in the show and make him more evil. And especially, redo the beginning. The beginning is fine until they see the trolls. The parents, locking Elsa in her room and not let her see Anna is ridiculous. Yes, it builds the story. But, the beginning is one of the worst writings I've seen in a movie. If it was Elsa, who locked herself in the room and if it was her who tried to stay away from Anna, instead of the parents (who would be urging her to see Anna and get out of the room), it'd be a lot more powerful and it wold make more sense. And if Disney give the villain reveal more of a explanation, that'd be good too. I love the twist, but yeah, it could have more developed.


Updated On: 2/13/15 at 02:35 PM

[SweetLips]

Posted: 2/13/15 at 4:22pm

The merchandise alone from Frozen is huge already-just back from Bali and the knock-offs are everywhere and on everything--there doesn't seem to be anything without something Frozen on it and every kid, Indonesian and tourist, is buying something. Frozen seems to have massive appeal in Asia so an eventual stage version would be unstoppable.
Australia sends many musicals East.

[Starship]

Posted: 2/13/15 at 4:37pm

Would love to see Bob Crawley design the set.

[Jonwo]

Posted: 2/13/15 at 5:17pm

Bob Crowley is great but I'd like to see a new set designer take on a Disney stage musical.

[A1st]

Posted: 2/13/15 at 5:27pm

I'd love to see Scott Pask design the set for this! I wonder if they already have a creative team in mind or maybe even hired

[a-mad]

Posted: 2/13/15 at 6:02pm

I'm reading this thread scratching my head... (sorry, didn't intend to rhyme/cute)

Everyone's saying that Let it Go is the only "worthy" or "catchy" number in the movie. I actually think it's 2nd or even 3rd down the list. "For the First Time in Forever" is a lovely song with more interesting melodic choices than Let it Go, and plays just as prominent role... especially in the reprise, which contains a fantastic duet between Anna and Elsa that could be expanded and really shine on stage. Do You Want to Build a Snowman is a simple, but charming song whose main theme could recur throughout the show as well. In Summer could turn into a real show-stopping number for Olaf, and Fixer Upper doesn't get alot of attention, but could really improve on the film by utilizing a strong ensemble that could bring texture to the harmonies...

If I had one weird request it is this... Disney will be tempted to make Let it Go the end of 1st act number - just like Defying Gravity... and thematically, it probably makes sense that this would be the natural end of Act One. If so, they've got to think of a better way to end the song. The climax comes prior to the end of the song... and it ends with her small, cutting "The cold never bothered me anyway..." (turn and shuts door). Maybe it will work... but on stage, its almost like you need a really big, belty theatrical moment to end the first act with. We'll see what they do...

[Colle]

Posted: 2/13/15 at 6:39pm

I agree, a-mad, Frozen does have some good musical moments besides "Let It Go." I also really love the repeat of "First Time In Forever" and Elsa and Anna's counterpoint.

I did enjoy the movie and looking forward to hearing more news about the musical. It may be a nickpick, but I do hope they get better wigs for Elsa and Anna than the theme park has.

[Starship]

Posted: 2/13/15 at 6:41pm

I could see it being a great Act 1 showstopper if she belted the end of "The cold never bothered me anyway" ala the Demi Lovato version. Also, I agree with the fact that Fixer Upper is under appreciated. It's been my favorite track since before I saw the film when I was just casually listening through the soundtrack. I didn't really feel Let It Go until seeing it in theaters and even then, I still really only thing the ending stands out.

[TheatreKid3]

Posted: 2/13/15 at 6:53pm

If any of you have the deluxe version of the soundtrack, there are some great demos of cut songs that just might find their way into the musicals.

"We Know Better" - a song Anna & Elsa that begins with Anna's birth and progresses forward until the age they are before "Do You Wanna Build a Snowman."

"More Than Just the Spare" - a heartbreaking ballad for Anna about how she is more than just her sister's shadow.

"You're You" - a romantic song for Hans - maybe could be changed for Kristoff?

"Life's Too Short + Reprise" - song that was replaced by "For the First Time in Forever (Reprise)," but it takes a very tragic and emotional turn in the reprise.



Updated On: 2/13/15 at 06:53 PM

[Natto]

Posted: 2/13/15 at 7:01pm

I just think this would be a big show. I think Alex Timbers does less traditional smaller shows except Rocky. I do not see how or why he would be a good director for this. I think also there a better movies in the Disney Cannon to use.

[Bilbo3]

Posted: 2/13/15 at 7:05pm

"I think also there a better movies in the Disney Cannon to use."

Judging by Hunchback, Disney can't be trusted with those either.

[Jonwo]

Posted: 2/13/15 at 7:41pm

I'm sure one or two songs that were cut could be reinstated but I imagine the Lopezes would want to write new songs. Kristoff needs new songs especially if Reindeers are Better than People gets cut if they don't have Sven in the show.